So I’m going to let you in on a little secret. Just to warn you, this is total proof of what a geek I am. But I’ll tell you anyways. I really like cows. I think they’re awesome. I don’t know if it’s their gentle disposition, their quirky curiosity, or Read More
If there was a slot machine that never had a winner, would you play it? How about one that always had a winner? And what about those slot machines on which you occasionally win. Which would you pick? Sounds like an easy decision, right? Well our dogs certainly think so! Read More
Apparently my dogs are training each other. To misbehave. Today I saw the proof. I watched Elsa train Reese. It sounds crazy, I know. And the worst of it was, she was training her to bark! Let me explain. I’ll begin by saying, I’m not a morning person. And this Read More
Out of all of the many things I have learned about working with dogs, one of most helpful was learning how to talk puppy. Sounds crazy, I know….so let me explain! What I mean by “talking puppy” is to talk enthusiastically to your dog. Sounds simple enough. I’ve told clients Read More
I recently read a very interesting National Geographic article about animal domestication. It’s a subject I’ve been very interested in since college…simply because our dogs are the very best example of domestication! A study, which this article features, has been performed on silver foxes, begun by Dmitri Belyaev more than Read More
We’ve all got dogs and we all live in New England so each and every one of us knows that ticks are a problem here! And unfortunately, what has also become increasingly prevalent is Lyme Disease, a tick-borne disease that our pups can get. Though it’s natural to expect ticks Read More
The most exciting part of the Westminster Dog Show is absolutely the Best in Groups and Best in Show. The atmosphere is completely different than during the day! After spending the entire day watching Best in Breed classes, everyone leaves until about 8pm when the Best in Group classes begin. Read More
In anticipation for the big show, I’d like to share some fun and interesting facts about the Westminster Dog Show: The first Westminster Dog show was held in 1877 The Westminster Kennel Club was started by a group of hunting men who regularly met at the Westminster Hotel in New Read More
Let’s start with a story. There was once a nice girl, who agreed to take her sister-in-law’s two little dogs while she was on vacation. The two dogs were naturally high energy, and in addition, they weren’t quite used to this new home that they were staying in. The girl Read More
There are so many things I want to write about… such as why every dog should have an interactive toy, reviews of local parks to take your pup, and tips on how to gain off-leash control of your dog. However, there’s something I just can’t wait to write about! At Read More